Gatehouse Meaning in English
word
ˈɡeɪthaʊs
GAYT-hows
ɡˈeɪthaʊs
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Definition
A small building at the entrance of a large property, estate, or castle, usually for a guard, gatekeeper, or security staff.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for traditional estates, castles, prisons, or gated communities. Less common for ordinary houses. Can suggest formality or historical architecture.
Spanish: garita - casa de entradaPortuguese (BR): guarita - portariaPortuguese (PT): guarita - portariaChinese (Simplified): 门卫室 - 门楼Chinese (Traditional): 門衛室 - 門樓Hindi: गेटहाउसArabic: غرفة الحارس - بوابة الحراسةBengali: ফটকঘরRussian: сторожка - караульный домикJapanese: 門衛所（もんえいしょ） - 門番小屋（もんばんごや）Vietnamese: nhà cổng - chòi gác cổngKorean: 문지기 집 - 경비실Turkish: bekçi kulübesi - nöbetçi kulübesi - kapı binasıUrdu: دروازہ خانہ - گیٹ ہاؤسIndonesian: rumah penjaga gerbang - pos penjaga gerbang
Example Sentences
The castle has a gatehouse at its entrance.
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The security guard stays in the gatehouse all night.
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Visitors must check in at the gatehouse before entering.
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I waved at the guard in the gatehouse as I drove past.
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The old gatehouse has been turned into a cozy little café.
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There's a map of the grounds hanging inside the gatehouse.
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